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NOMOGRAMME [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- abac scale
1, record 1, English, abac%20scale
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nomogram for obtaining the conversion angle to apply when plotting great circle bearings on a Mercator projection. 1, record 1, English, - abac%20scale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abac scale: designation and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 1, English, - abac%20scale
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- abaque de conversion
1, record 1, French, abaque%20de%20conversion
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nomogramme destiné au calcul de l'angle de conversion à utiliser pour le report des relèvements orthodromiques sur une carte en projection de Mercator. 1, record 1, French, - abaque%20de%20conversion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abaque de conversion : désignation et définition normalisées par l’OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - abaque%20de%20conversion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cartografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ábaco de conversión
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1baco%20de%20conversi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento empleado para obtener el ángulo de conversión cuando se trazan marcaciones ortodrómicas sobre un mapa o carta en proyección Mercator. 1, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1baco%20de%20conversi%C3%B3n
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nomogram
1, record 2, English, nomogram
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nomogram: an item in the "Data Processing Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - nomogram
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nomogramme
1, record 2, French, nomogramme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nomogramme : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de traitement des données» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - nomogramme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-04-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- penetration nomogram
1, record 3, English, penetration%20nomogram
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ethylbenzene 5.5.2. 1, record 3, English, - penetration%20nomogram
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nomogramme de migration
1, record 3, French, nomogramme%20de%20migration
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- nomogramme de charge 2, record 3, French, nomogramme%20de%20charge
masculine noun
- nomogramme d’échantillonnage 3, record 3, French, nomogramme%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9chantillonnage
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
- Analytical Geometry
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Graphics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nomogram
1, record 4, English, nomogram
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- abac 2, record 4, English, abac
correct
- nomograph 3, record 4, English, nomograph
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nomography: The science of calculating charts. Its object is the general study of the representation, by means of diagrams called nomograms, of mathematical law (Gr. "nomos", "a law") which are expressed analytically by means of equations. Such graphical devices, once carefully drawn, yield the solutions of complicated problems with speed and slight labour. 4, record 4, English, - nomogram
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
- Géométrie analytique
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Infographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- nomogramme
1, record 4, French, nomogramme
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- abaque 2, record 4, French, abaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tableau ou représentation graphique utilisé en nomographie, et constitué par un système de points ou de lignes cotés et reliés entre eux d’une façon déterminée. 3, record 4, French, - nomogramme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diagramas y gráficos estadísticos
- Geometría analítica
- Matemáticas para computación
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- nomograma
1, record 4, Spanish, nomograma
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- ábaco 2, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A1baco
correct, masculine noun
- nomógrafo 3, record 4, Spanish, nom%C3%B3grafo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gráfica utilizada en la resolución de cálculos numéricos. 4, record 4, Spanish, - nomograma
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un nomograma, ábaco o nomógrafo es un instrumento gráfico de cálculo, un diagrama bidimensional que permite el cómputo gráfico y aproximado de una función de cualquier número de variables. En su concepción más general, el nomograma representa simultáneamente el conjunto de las ecuaciones que definen determinado problema y el rango total de sus soluciones. 5, record 4, Spanish, - nomograma
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Un nomograma] consta de dos o más escalas dispuestas de modo que los resultados del cálculo puedan ser encontrados mediante una relación de punto en ellas. 4, record 4, Spanish, - nomograma
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
- Computer Graphics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- alignment chart
1, record 5, English, alignment%20chart
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nomogram whose three variables are plotted on straight lines in such a way that, if any two are known, the third can be determined with the use of the straightedge. 2, record 5, English, - alignment%20chart
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
- Infographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- graphique à points alignés
1, record 5, French, graphique%20%C3%A0%20points%20align%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- abaque à points alignés 1, record 5, French, abaque%20%C3%A0%20points%20align%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
- nomogramme à points alignés 2, record 5, French, nomogramme%20%C3%A0%20points%20align%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
- graphique d’alignement 3, record 5, French, graphique%20d%26rsquo%3Balignement
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diagramas y gráficos estadísticos
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- gráfico de alineación
1, record 5, Spanish, gr%C3%A1fico%20de%20alineaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gráfico que consta de dos o más escalas, y que permite obtener resultados de cálculos numéricos complicados, generalmente por alineación de puntos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - gr%C3%A1fico%20de%20alineaci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-04-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- volumetric loading
1, record 6, English, volumetric%20loading
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- Bo 1, record 6, English, Bo
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- load per unit of volume 2, record 6, English, load%20per%20unit%20of%20volume
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nomograms for the penetration of 2-ethylhexanol into the unsaturated zone above the groundwater table were prepared for each soil. The nomograms show the total depth of penetration (B) versus penetration time (t[subscript]p) for various volumes spilled per unit area of soil (B[subscript]O. 1, record 6, English, - volumetric%20loading
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- charge volumétrique
1, record 6, French, charge%20volum%C3%A9trique
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- Bo 1, record 6, French, Bo
correct, see observation
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- charge volumique 2, record 6, French, charge%20volumique
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un nomogramme de la migration de l'éthyl-2 hexanol dans la couche de sol non saturée(à capacité au champ) située au-dessus de la nappe phréatique a été préparé pour chaque sol. Chaque nomogramme montre la hauteur totale de migration h[ indice] m en fonction du temps de migration t[ indice] m pour un volume donné de polluant déversé au sein d’une colonne de sol d’une superficie donnée(charge volumétrique) [...] 1, record 6, French, - charge%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B[indice]o. 3, record 6, French, - charge%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- carga por unidad de volumen
1, record 6, Spanish, carga%20por%20unidad%20de%20volumen
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-09-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- comfort index
1, record 7, English, comfort%20index
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An index which expresses the combined effects of temperature and humidity on bodily comfort and which can be used to indicate, by reference to a table, graph or nomogram, whether the conditions specified are broadly speaking comfortable or not. 2, record 7, English, - comfort%20index
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The comfort index provides an indication of the body's reaction to heat, cold, humidity and wind chill. High temperatures and humidity stress the body's ability to cool itself, and low temperatures can stress the body's ability to heat itself. It is not an absolute measure as everybody's reaction to heat and cold is different. 3, record 7, English, - comfort%20index
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- indice de confort
1, record 7, French, indice%20de%20confort
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indice exprimant les effets combinés de la température et de l'humidité sur le confort corporel; il peut être utilisé, conjointement avec un tableau, un graphe ou un nomogramme, pour indiquer si les conditions spécifiées sont grosso modo confortables ou non. 1, record 7, French, - indice%20de%20confort
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette notion générale regroupe des indices spécifiques : l’humidex (au Canada) ou l’indice de bien-être de Thom, pour ne citer que ceux-là. 2, record 7, French, - indice%20de%20confort
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Au Canada, l’indice de bien-être, terme qui semble synonyme d’indice de confort, est en fait une autre appellation pour l’indice humidex (qui n’est d’ailleurs utilisé qu’en Amérique du Nord). 2, record 7, French, - indice%20de%20confort
Record 7, Key term(s)
- indice de bien-être
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de comodidad
1, record 7, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20comodidad
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Índice que expresa los efectos interrelacionados de la temperatura y de la humedad sobre la comodidad corporal, el cual se determina mediante una tabla, un diagrama o un nomograma, para especificar, en términos generales, si las condiciones son o no cómodas. 1, record 7, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20comodidad
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-12-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Cartography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- nomogram
1, record 8, English, nomogram
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diagram which is specially constructed to give a numerical value of a variable when the values of other related variables are known. 2, record 8, English, - nomogram
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Cartographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- nomogramme
1, record 8, French, nomogramme
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- abaque 2, record 8, French, abaque
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diagramme spécialement construit pour donner la valeur numérique d’une variable quand les valeurs des autres variables qui lui sont associées sont connues. 3, record 8, French, - nomogramme
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Cartografía
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- nomograma
1, record 8, Spanish, nomograma
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diagrama especialmente diseñado para dar el valor numérico de una variable cuando se conocen los valores de otras variables asociadas con ella. 1, record 8, Spanish, - nomograma
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-05-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- semi-predictive nomograph
1, record 9, English, semi%2Dpredictive%20nomograph
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- nomogramme semi-prévisionnel
1, record 9, French, nomogramme%20semi%2Dpr%C3%A9visionnel
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-07-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- effective temperature 1, record 10, English, effective%20temperature
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numerical expression or index of thermal stress conditions based upon the reading of wet-bulb and dry-bulb thermometers and wind velocity, usually derived by use of a nomogram. 1, record 10, English, - effective%20temperature
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- température effective
1, record 10, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20effective
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression numérique ou index de conditions de stress thermique, fondé sur la lecture d’un thermomètre à réservoir humide et d’un thermomètre à réservoir sec et sur la vitesse du vent. La valeur se lit habituellement sur un nomogramme. 1, record 10, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20effective
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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